| The George Washington University Law School Government Procurement Law Fellow Position
Academic Title: Visiting Associate Professor of Law and Government Procurement Law Program Fellow Rank: Visiting Associate Professor Discipline: Law Contract Type: Visiting, Renewable Appointment Proposed Start Date: 7/1/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary
The George Washington University Law School seeks applications for a one-year graduate fellowship in government procurement law beginning as early as July 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful candidate will hold the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Law and Government Procurement Law Program Fellow. The Government Procurement Law Fellowship is designed to support attorneys interested in pursuing a full-time legal academic career in government procurement law and policy. During the fellowship, the Fellow will receive mentoring, professional development, networking opportunities, research support, and opportunities to engage with leading scholars, practitioners, government officials, contractors, and other organizations in the field.
This Fellowship offers substantial advantages and professional connections across the university and Washington, D.C., including:
- Joining the faculty of one of the leading government procurement law programs in the world;
- A location in the heart of Washington, D.C., within walking or Metro distance of leading governmental agencies, contractors, national and international organizations, and embassies;
- Opportunities to attend, participate in, and help organize numerous programs and events in the government procurement law and policy field, both at the law school and with external partners;
- Significant networking opportunities with GW Law’s large and engaged government procurement alumni community;
- Opportunities to collaborate on writing projects with GW Law’s government procurement faculty and publish scholarship in leading publications in the field;
- Access to the world’s largest collection of public procurement legal materials and opportunities to collaborate with our best-in-class specialist librarian; and
- Collaboration opportunities with leading government, industry, and nongovernmental organizations in the field.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Fellow will conduct research in government procurement law and policy in the Fellow’s area of interest or expertise and is expected to produce publishable scholarship during the fellowship. The Fellow is also encouraged to present that work at professional conferences and programs, with funding provided through the Law School as determined by the Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law.
The Fellow will play a substantial role in the Government Procurement Law Program’s academic, professional, and public-facing work. Working closely with the Associate Dean, the Fellow will help support and advance the Program’s initiatives, events, external engagement, student advising, and communications.
The Fellow may have the opportunity to co-teach or teach a course in the Government Procurement Law Program after the first semester and may guest lecture in other courses as needed. The Fellow is also expected to supervise and advise students on independent research projects.
The Fellow will contribute to the Program’s public communications, including its social media platforms and blog, Beyond the FAR, and will assist in organizing, publicizing, and executing the Program’s conferences, roundtables, and other events.
Approximately 30-40% of the Fellow’s work, and at times more, depending on the Program’s event calendar and strategic priorities, will involve close collaboration with the Associate Dean on the operation and advancement of the Government Procurement Law Program, including communications, outreach, program development, event execution, and student advising.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A J.D. or equivalent international degree;
- An LL.M. in government procurement law or a related field, J.D. coursework in government procurement law or a related field, or a master’s degree in a related field;
- Strong academic writing, research, and organizational skills;
- Government procurement law practice experience, teaching experience, published government procurement law scholarship, or another comparable demonstration of commitment to government procurement law;
- Collaborative program and event management experience;
- Strong communication skills;
- The ability to work independently; and
- Demonstrated experience in social media or web-based engagement.
Advertised Salary: $75,000
Other Benefits
This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit the University’s benefits website: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.
Special Instructions to Applicants
We will start reviewing applications on April 27, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Electronic applications must be sent to gwlawgovpro@law.gwu.edu and should include:
- a letter of interest;
- a detailed resume or curriculum vitae;
- a writing sample;
- a list of three or more references; and
- a complete law school transcript.
We request that any applicant who accepts another position during the fellowship application process promptly withdraw their application.
You may direct questions about the position to gwlawgovpro@law.gwu.edu.
Please note that we cannot authorize visas for international applicants.
Background Screening
Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.
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Applicant Documents (Required Documents) 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 3. Writing Sample 4. Contact Information for 3 References 5. Complete Law School Transcript(s)
EEO Statement
The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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